Mon Beginning Aug 31 Introduction
We continue to explore issues surrounding Native American identity. This week we look at three writers who write their own stories about Native American life. The readings in the text are presented below. The video I have assigned as an online source will take about an hour to watch. It is essential that you watch this video to understand key points about Native American literature.
NOTE: Labor Day No class Monday Sept 7.
Textbook Readings
Maria Campbell pg 361;
Tapahonso pg 68;
Linda Hogan pg 23.
Webquest
No webquest this week - you can jump ahead to webquest # 3 if you want to.
Introduction
We continue to explore issues surrounding Native American identity. This week we look at three writers who write their own stories about Native American life. The readings in the text are presented below. The video I have assigned as an online source will take about an hour to watch. It is essential that you watch this video to understand key points about Native American literature.
NOTE: Labor Day No class Monday Sept 7.
Textbook Readings
Maria Campbell pg 361;
Tapahonso pg 68;
Linda Hogan pg 23.
Webquest
No webquest this week - you can jump ahead to webquest # 3 if you want to.
Online Sources
Video scroll down to look at
or go here http://www.learner.org/resources/series164.html?pop=yes&vodid=258755&pid=1737
you will need to register to view this video - viewing is about an hour.
Link to Linda Hogan biography and online works here
Listen to Luci Tapahonso tell a poem-story here called 'They are Silent and Quick'
Supplementary Sources
Bio of M. Campbell
Link to Metis nation of Canada here
Interview with Joy Harjo